Updated Oct 19, 2014

Overview

Place Louis Riel Suite Hotel is located within walking distance of downtown Winnipeg and a 17 minute drive to Winnipeg's international airport.

The 100% smoke-free and air-conditioned property has 24 storeys, 3 elevators, and 302 guest suites. The hotel is in the process of being renovated and offers newly renovated luxury Executive Suites with a choice of studio, or one or two bedroom suites.

Complimentary services and amenities include wireless Internet throughout, free local calls, coffee and tea service in room, bottled water (Executive Suites only), cable television, fitness room, business centre and daily newspaper delivery (upon request on weekdays). An outdoor patio is provided for guests who wish to smoke.

Additional hotel amenities include a covered parkade ($11 per day), same-day dry cleaning service (weekdays), an on-site coin operated laundrette, a convenience store and an ATM. Guests can use the swimming pool at the nearby Assiniboine Athletic Club (fees apply). Pets are welcome for an additional daily fee of $10 for each pet with a maximum of 2 pets allowed under 40 lbs.

On-site dining is available at The Ground Floor, an urban diner featuring comfort food and is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A breakfast buffet is available Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for $9.99 and room service is available daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The hotel is well located right in the downtown area and in walking distance (about 10 minutes) of most things downtown including, the Forks Market and River Walk, Portage Place Shopping Centre, the Winnipeg Convention Centre and the MTS Centre sports and entertainment venue. (Google Maps is referenced for all walking and driving times.)

Guests typically enjoyed their stay at Place Louis Riel and many thought it offered good value.

Location was a big plus for many guests, both business travellers and leisure guests, for the hotel's proximity to downtown Winnipeg - with many shops, restaurants and venues within walking distance.

Many guest reviewers enjoyed the comfortable beds and variety of pillows and bed linens. The rooms were considered spacious and clean by guests. Some thought they were well decorated and were appreciative of the full kitchen which afforded them the opportunity to make their own meals.

Many guests thought the hotel was quiet and of those guests who commented regarding the restaurant's food and breakfast buffet, many thought the food and service was good.

Other items appreciated by hotel guests were: the hotel's security, the hotel was very pet-friendly and had an area off the 4th floor for walking the dogs in the evening, the on-site parking, the laundry room was well equipped, the kitchenette was very well designed and the hotel had good water pressure.

Those who did not enjoy their stay were in the minority, in the reviews used for this summary but some guests provided negative feedback.

Although some people were thankful for the parking and the in-and-out privileges, a few guests complained regarding the price of parking considering it to be expensive.

Another concern voiced by several guests of this hotel, in the reviews sourced, was regarding the sense of safety of downtown Winnipeg at night. One guest said he was harassed by street people. Others mentioned that the downtown area is sketchy and dangerous especially in the evening. One guest offered the advice of utilizing the hotel's security to escort you around the property.